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CHAPTER 48: ONE NIGHT

作者: Lady poma
last update 最終更新日: 2025-12-28 07:58:36

Elara wakes before dawn. Kieran's arm is draped across her waist. His breathing is deep and even. She lies still, watching the first light creep through the curtains. Everything feels different this morning. Changed.

Last night was not just physical. It was something deeper. Something that terrified and thrilled her at the same time.

She carefully slides out of bed without waking Kieran. She finds his shirt from yesterday and pulls it on. She walks to the window and looks out at the estate grounds. The world is quiet. Peaceful. For a moment she can almost forget about Lucas and Alice and revenge.

"You're awake early," Kieran's voice comes from behind her.

Elara turns. He is sitting up in bed, bare-chested, his dark hair messy from sleep. He looks younger like this. Less dangerous. Almost vulnerable.

"I couldn't sleep," she says.

"Come back to bed," he says. It is not a command. It is an invitation.

Elara walks back to the bed and climbs in beside him. Kieran pulls her close. She rests
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